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Greater Gabbard

Through the Greater Gabbard wind farm, we make £50,000 available to local community projects. Greater Gabbard Bank is a joint venture project between SSE Renewables and RWE. Over the next five years, £10,000 per year will be made available to community groups, with a constitution to deliver benefits in Lowestoft and the surrounding areas.

Project eligibility

Constituted community groups are advised to apply for between £2,000 and £4,000 to support activities which:

  • enhance quality of life for local residents;

  • contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities; and/or

  • promote community spirit and encourage community activity

You don’t need to be a registered charity to apply, but your organisation must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and not be set up for individual profit. If you are unsure if your group is eligible, please contact us for advice.

All applications must meet SSE’s guidelines and values and must not be used for the following:

  • Political or religious purposes

  • For purposes adverse to SSE’s interest

  • To replace statutory funding

  • To support individuals for their personal gain

The map and list below shows the eligible wards for Greater Gabbard’s Community Benefit Fund:

  • Carlton and Whitton

  • Carlton Colville

  • Gunton and St. Margarets

  • Harbour and Normanston

  • Kessingland

  • Kirkley and Pakefield

  • Lothingland

  • Oulton Broad

Fund timetable – 2026

Application deadlines:

•    Fund opens for applications – Wednesday 12 August 
•    Fund closes for applications – Wednesday 30 September
•    Panel meeting to be held early to mid-November

Decisions are expected to be made within 6 weeks of the deadline.

How to apply

First, please read the guidance for the relevant fund and then click the application link to be taken to our online application portal.

SSE Thermal Greater Gabbard Community Fund

SSE Greater Gabbard Fund Guidance

Click here for fund guidance

Begin a new SSE Greater Gabbard Fund application

Apply for funding

Continue an existing Greater Gabbard Fund application or grant

Log on to the community investment portal

Contact details

For more information on this fund, please contact:

 

Jayne Collings

Community Investment Manager

Tel: 01738 341490

Email: Jayne.Collings@sse.com 

Please note, Jayne's working pattern is: Tuesday-Thursday